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Conditions. The 35-year Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō eruption ended in 2018, but even without active lava, Chain of Craters Road is regarded as a scenic drive, but it can be hazardous under poor conditions. Because of the dangers posed by an active volcano, the US Geological Survey posts a daily conditions report.
Chain of Craters Road may be one of the unique experiences you have on the Big Island. Stretching 18 miles and going from 4,000 ft. elevation to sea level, this scenic drive along the East Rift Zone of the volcano in HVNP is pockmarked with craters of varying shapes and sizes, lava flows, petroglyphs, and, possibly, active lava.
Presently, Chain of Craters Road is 18.8 miles (30.3 km) to the end of the road. No food, water, or fuel is available along Chain of Craters Road. Vault-type toilets are available at Maunaulu parking area and at the end of the road.
Most visitors take Crater Rim Drive to the now-drained Kilauea Caldera, but you can take the road less traveled to leave the crowds behind on the Chain of Craters Road. The drive begins at over 4,000 feet of elevation inside the park’s older, lusher landscape.
4 lut 2018 · Chain Of Craters Road. Driving to the end of Chain Of Craters Road is an 18.8 mile out and back drive (38 miles round-trip) beginning near the Devastation Tail parking area on Crater Rim Drive and descending 3,700 feet to the Hawai’i coastline.
Chain of Craters Road is a scenic drive that takes about 30 minutes to reach the Holei Sea Arch at the coast. The road offers views of old craters, lava flows, and a wide-open lava field as it descends toward sea level.
Chain of Craters Road is the longer road in the national park that will take you down to the coast. You can drive through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and see lava fields from Chain of Craters Road!
